Announcements
Announcements
It is likely that the coming three decades will see one of the most substantial technological transformations in human history in the implementation of the ambitions to reduce global greenhouse emissions to net zero by around 2050. Shifting from a world economy based on fossil fuels to one based on clean energy will change value chain configurations, power relations and economic geographies in ways that we have only begun to understand.
The overarching ambition of the energy and industry transitions team is to analyze how these transitions will play out and provide policymakers, business leaders and civil society with research-based advice on key aspects around how to enable a sustainable and just transition to a net-zero global society. Collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders from across society, including other research institutions, is a central part of the way we work.
Building upon techno-economic models, policy analysis and socio-technical perspectives, we explore issues around emerging technologies, policies and partnership models required to enable tipping points, especially in so-called “hard-to-decarbonize” sectors. In addition, a key strand of our work is to understand how to avoid undesired consequences from rapid decarbonization and work towards a net-zero transition that is not only quick, but also just.
Olkaria Geothermal Plant, Kenya. Photo: Mbeo Ogeya / SEI.
Media coverage / In an article in Energy Monitor, SEI Research Fellow Björn Nykvist explains a major reason why the military has not always seen net zero as a priority.
Perspective / The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report on the state of climate mitigation. SEI researchers offer their main takeaways.
Feature / Reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assess the scientific literature and set the climate policy agenda for governments.
Perspective / Technology is a necessary lever to achieve net-zero goals by mid-century, but is not sufficient on its own. Policymakers must pick up the pace on innovation.
Journal article / This paper synthesizes empirical work from stakeholder dialogues conducted in Colombia, Rwanda, Sweden, and Thailand.
SEI brief / In order to ensure a smooth transition away from carbon-intensive industry, an efficient and effective permitting process must help pave the way.
SEI report / An analysis of the current status and outlook for decarbonization of the heavy-duty vehicle sector in the EU shows the need to follow all pathways at once.
SEI brief / The heavy-duty vehicle sector has the potential to contribute more to emissions reductions within the European Union (EU) than currently envisioned.
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